Fracture of the lower part of the fibula and tibia just above the ankle is called what?

• A. Colles Fracture
• B. Pott's Fracture
• C. Greenstick Fracture
• D. Stress Fracture

Answer: (B)

This pattern is a bimalleolar ankle fracture, classically called a Pott’s fracture. It involves fractures of both the distal fibula and the distal tibia just above the ankle joint, typically from an eversion and external rotation force that disrupts the ankle mortise. Because both malleoli are involved, the stability of the ankle is compromised and treatment decisions hinge on whether the mortise remains aligned after reduction; unstable cases usually need surgical fixation.

Colles fracture is a distal radius fracture from a fall onto an outstretched hand. A greenstick fracture is an incomplete crack, common in children. A stress fracture is a small crack from repetitive loading, not a single complete fracture around the ankle.